Overview

• Kyle Okposo announced his retirement from the NHL after a 17-season career.
• He helped the Florida Panthers win their first Stanley Cup in June, his final professional achievement.
• Okposo played for the New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, and Panthers, tallying 614 points in 1,051 games.
• Drafted seventh overall by the Islanders in 2006, Okposo was known for his consistent scoring and leadership.
• Despite battling concussions, he served as the Sabres' captain and was traded to the Panthers for their playoff run.